Football fans are being given advice on keeping coronavirus safe as the Premier League season kicks off.
Public Health England has advised fans to arrive to the grounds early, avoid crowded areas, and to wear masks when in enclosed spaces, reports the Mirror.
According to the latest information, around one in 75 people in England has been infected with coronavirus over the last week.
However, the Office for National Statistics random swab testing data did appear to confirm the July 19 easing did not result in a surge in cases.
And as the new season begins, social distancing will be no more and stadiums can be full capacity again.
The season opener between Brentford and Arsenal takes place tonight with fans told stewards will be doing spot checks.
Supporters may need to provide proof of vaccination or a recent negative lateral flow test.
Chelsea are the first club to say this will be required from every fan who attends Stamford Bridge.
PHE medical director Dr Yvonne Doyle cautioned: “Covid-19 has not gone away and there are a few things we can all do to reduce the risk.”
The Premier League will attract nearly 400,000 fans this weekend, with many more gathering at pubs and bars.
England’s cricketers face India at Lord’s and the Edinburgh Fringe – the world’s largest arts festival – will welcome tens of thousands of people.
Sage adviser Prof Graham Medley said: “Every weekend over the next few months is going to be seen as a test. I expect incidence of infection will start to increase.”
Yesterday, there were 32,700 more confirmed Covid cases reported in the UK and a further 100 deaths within 28 days of a positive test.
Dr Simon Clarke, of Reading University, warned: “High case numbers still place an unnecessary burden on the NHS.”
